Liver Fibrosis and Cirrhosis

Liver fibrosis and cirrhosis are both conditions that affect the liver, but they represent different stages of liver disease.
 
Liver Fibrosis: This condition involves the accumulation of excessive scar tissue (fibrosis) in the liver. It typically occurs in response to chronic liver injury, such as from hepatitis C infection, chronic alcohol consumption, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), or other causes. Fibrosis is the body's way of trying to repair liver damage. In the early stages, liver fibrosis may not cause noticeable symptoms, but as it progresses, it can lead to more severe liver dysfunction.
 
Cirrhosis: Cirrhosis is an advanced stage of liver fibrosis characterized by widespread scarring (fibrosis) and the distortion of the liver's normal structure. In cirrhosis, healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue, which impairs the liver's ability to function properly. Cirrhosis is often irreversible and can lead to serious complications, including liver failure, portal hypertension (high blood pressure in the liver's portal vein system), ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdomen), hepatic encephalopathy (brain dysfunction due to liver failure), and an increased risk of liver cancer.
 
Both liver fibrosis and cirrhosis can result from various causes, including chronic viral hepatitis (such as hepatitis B and C), excessive alcohol consumption, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), autoimmune liver diseases, genetic disorders, and certain medications or toxins. Early detection and management of the underlying causes are crucial in preventing or slowing the progression of liver fibrosis to cirrhosis and reducing the risk of complications.

 

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